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23 hours ago in Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

DIA looking for more help during Apple Fest

The Downtown Ithaca Alliance says they need more volunteers.

23 hours ago in Community, Lifestyle, Local

Portion of Fall Creek Gorge Trail closed for Stewart Ave bridge work

Green metal bridge spans a rocky gorge, with dense trees on both sides and a distant valley beyond.

Officials say the affected section of the trail is scheduled to reopen on Friday, October 2.

2 days ago in Community, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

Berkshire Free Library to host ice cream social

Freewill offerings will be accepted.

3 days ago in Community, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local

INHS to celebrate 50th anniversary with block party

INHS was formed in 1976.

4 days ago in Community, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

Hollenbeck’s Cider Mill to open for season Saturday

Saturday marks the start of Hollenbeck's 94th season.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn’t involve a blood test

New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren't quite ready yet — and besides, you don't need a test before trying to lower your risk.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little

When children forget their lunch, can't solve a math problem or don't know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity.

1 week ago in Business, Community, Food & Music, Lifestyle, Local

Yori House announces planned re-opening in Cortland after June closure

Front view of Yori House restaurant, a bright orange building with a teal door and menu posters in the windows, on a sunny day.

A date for re-opening on Elm St. hasn't been set.

Sports

18 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Josh Allen opens the Bills’ new stadium with a 5-TD outing in a 41-31 win over the Lions

Josh Allen quickly put his stamp on Highmark Stadium by throwing three touchdown passes and running for two more scores in a 41-31 victory over the Detroit Lions on Thursday night in the first regular-season game at the $2.1 billion facility.

19 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

SUNY Cortland football to host Hartwick

Cortland enters the matchup with an overall record of 2-0.

23 hours ago in Community, Local, Sports

Ithaca coach recognized on Good Morning America

On September 16, Ithaca's Rahmel Mack and four other coaches from across the country appeared on Good Morning America.

2 days ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

SUNY Cortland men’s soccer suffers first loss

The Red Dragons fell to St. Lawrence on Wednesday.

3 days ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

SUNY Cortland men’s soccer looks to stretch win streak

The Red Dragons will battle the St. Lawrence Saints.

3 days ago in Sports

Formula 1 schedules 2027 season-opening race in Bahrain in March despite Middle East uncertainty

Formula 1 plans to open the 2027 season in Bahrain even as uncertainty remains over this year's races in the Middle East. F1 released a 24-race schedule for 2027 on Wednesday starting with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 14 and then Saudi Arabia a week later, with events also scheduled for Qatar and Abu Dhabi at the end of the year.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Lionel Messi added to Argentina’s roster for Oct. 6 friendly that team says will be farewell match

Lionel Messi might have one last dance with Argentina after all. Despite announcing his international retirement, the 39-year-old Inter Miami star was included Tuesday in Lionel Scaloni's 28-man Argentina squad ahead of upcoming home friendlies.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Regional, Sports

Yankees stay hot against Twins

The Yanks have won six of their last seven games.

National

19 hours ago in National, Trending

Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress

In-person voting for this year's midterm elections began Friday, ushering in the final six weeks for Americans to decide which party they trust to lead Congress through a cost-of-living crisis, a prolonged war in Iran and other pressing issues.

1 week ago in National, Trending

US marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks

Americans are commemorating the 25th anniversary of 9/11, remembering the shock, the dead and the sweeping consequences of the al-Qaida attacks on symbols of U.S. might and prosperity.

1 week ago in National, Trending

Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about the dangers of AI development

An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning from the company over concerns the artificial intelligence firm and its competitors are not acting responsibly in AI development, echoing concerns raised inside and outside of the industry about the technology's potential to elude human control.

2 weeks ago in National

Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections

A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates.

2 weeks ago in National

Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

A judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in a case that sharply divided many Americans over whether the Massachusetts woman should be criminally responsible for killing her three young children.

2 weeks ago in National, Trending

Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92

Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.

2 weeks ago in National

Top US doctors offer updated flu and COVID vaccine recommendations, aiming to ease confusion

Leading U.S. medical groups are urging people to get updated flu and COVID-19 vaccinations this fall, banding together Wednesday to issue shot guidelines — and highlight the science behind them — saying they hope to ease confusion caused by the Trump administration's changing advice.

2 weeks ago in National

Lindsay Clancy trial jury deliberates for fifth day after telling judge they were deadlocked

Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial resumed deliberations Wednesday, a day after telling the judge they couldn't agree on whether the Massachusetts mother was criminally responsible for killing her three children.

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18 hours ago in Local

Cortland County Legislature Public Works Committee looks to appoint Commissioner of Public Works in special meeting

Brick office building with white trim and arched window, under a blue sky; foreground sign reads Cortland County Office Building, 60 Central Ave (partial).

On September 24th at 1:00 p.m., the Cortland County Legislature Public Works Committee will hold a special meeting to cover various agenda items.

19 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Food & Music, Local

Pianist to perform free concert at Cornell

Cory Smythe will take the stage at Barnes Hall.

19 hours ago in Community, Local, Politics

Congressman Riley shows support for Cincinnatus firefighters

Riley said he'll "always fight" to get resources to local authorities.

19 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Local, Sports

SUNY Cortland football to host Hartwick

Cortland enters the matchup with an overall record of 2-0.

20 hours ago in Food & Music, Local

Carrozza Pizza Company deal gives customers value on pizzas, wings, and more

Make game day easier and feed your whole party with a new Carrozza Pizza Company deal on Cayuga Marketplace.

Entertainment

18 hours ago in Entertainment

Jon Stewart explains his ongoing philanthropic support of first responders

Jon Stewart says he never really decided to focus his charity efforts on first responders and their families. It just happened. The award-winning host of "The Daily Show" said he wanted to feel useful and support people who dedicated their lives to helping others.

19 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, Food & Music, Local

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